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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.89, 32,304.44 and 18,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.89, 32,304.44 and 18,660.67 is: 25,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.89 : 32,304.44 = 18,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.89/32,304.44 = 18,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.89x = 32,304.44 × 18,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.89x = 602,822,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,822,239.55/23,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.27

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